Summary

For a series that literally sparkles , Nanbakais among the manyanime serial that get lostin the Brobdingnagian ocean of other growing franchises . Adapted by Satelight from Shō Futamata ’s manga seriesNanbaka - The Numbers , this self - proclaimed funniness has a portion more than just humor to pop the question likely devotee . From its uproariously eccentric cast to its unique blend of genres , this show has a mode of provoke laugh and then tear at heartstrings when and where it ’s least expected .

In a mass medium glut with stories fix in high-pitched school , big cities , and fantastical land , Nanbakatakes viewer to the most surprising of place – a maximum - security prison house built on a remote islandIn installment # 1 ’s opening moments , Building 13 ’s supervisor , Hajime Sugoroku , even straight tells the spectator just how secure the fix is .

While a prison may not seem like the most opportune locale for a comedy series , Nanbakadelivers by toying with the serial ' independent premiseby following the cast always attempting to break out . However , just asNanbakais not a typical comedy , Nanba Prison is not a typical correctional readiness with typical denizen .

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NanbakaIs Set In a Correctional Facility Full of Colorful Characters

Quirky, Chromatic Escape Artists Wreak Havoc in Nanba Prison

Figuratively and visually , Nanbaka ’s characters are quick to capture viewers ' aid . Protagonist and lock - picking extraordinaire Jyugo lives in Building 13 , prison cell 13,with the wizardly gambler Uno , the brawny foodie Rock , and the gum anime - be intimate Nico . Their overseers of the quickness are the no - nonsense Hajime Sugoroku , the aroused Seitarou , and Yamato , the Deputy Supervisor with no good sense of direction . Nanbakaalso has numerous quirky support characters , from Building 5 ’s overlyserious soldierly artiststo Building 3 ’s vain and brusque - tempered fashionistas .

Nanbaka ’s visuals are defined by shining , bold color combinations that altogether go against the distinctive prison house aesthetical .

Along with ever - present the sparkle gist , Nanbaka ’s visuals are defined by burnished , sheer colors that all counterpoint with the distinctive prison aesthetic . These unconventionally vibrant color scheme also foreground the character ' personalities . Cell 13 ’s fiber conception alone feature the full rainbow and more , from Jyugo ’s colored brown , flushed - tipped tomentum and heterochromia to Uno ’s two - tonus braid and white and naughty stripy uniform . Even Hajime ’s rather tame color scheme partner off well with his stern nature .

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Amid the Comedy & Action are Tragic Backstories

Despite the Series Being Zany , it Hides a Shocking Amount of Depth

ThoughNanbakastarts off seeming to not take itself too seriously , the series also features a surprising amount of excited turmoil , heat , action , and even some thriller elements . While pitiful backstories are expected for prisoners , some are especially devastating and even unsettling . suggestion of a dismal undercurrent are teased throughout time of year 1 in connection with the cryptic , superhuman sweetening of sealed inmates . Despite their internal and international struggles , many of the characters have a number of devout moment as they find society , common ground , and comfort with one another within the walls of Nanba Prison .

For all its deservingness , the anime adaptation ofNanbaka , which iscurrently pour on Crunchyroll , alas discontinue at season 2 . This , however , in no agency take away from its quality . irrespective of its proportional obscurity , Nanbakais visually unequaled with a refreshing mise en scene and is unafraid of take tonic risk . Its character reference volunteer an adorable mix of absurdity and heartthat create them fun to root for , even during their most improbable caper . With its combination of kookie humor , compelling drama , closed book and action , Nanbakais sure to be an memorably coloured experience .

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Satelight

Release Date

Nico, Rock, Jyugo, and Uno shown holding mugshot placards in promotional poster for Nanbaka

October 4 , 2016

Number of Episodes

26

Establishing shot of Nanba Prison on an island in the middle of the ocean on Nanbaka

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Musashi summons fire to his hand on Nanbaka